Therapists in Pickens County, SC

We all face difficult challenges or situations that affect our way of life, who we are, and our social/family environments resulting in hurt, pain, depression, anxiety, feeling of grief/loss, and need to be validated and accepted. No one should go through these challenges alone as I meet you where you are in life's travels and assist you in navigating these difficulties with my years of experience and education. My practice includes individuals (children, adolescents, and adults), couples, and families. If you are looking for a supportive, non-judgmental counselor, give me a call.

Life transitions and stressors cause us to re-examine our present sense of being. Overwhelming emotions, thoughts, and feelings can get the best of us. We get lost in our thoughts, creating feelings of resentment, anxiety, depression, and overall defeat. This cyclic thought process impacts the quality of our lives and overflows into other meaningful relationships we care about, such as our spouses, friends, family, co-workers, and children. My role in this therapeutic relationship is to help you reach your true potential by discovering a sense of acceptance, contentment, and freedom from issues that have previously kept you stagnant

An author by the name of Vivian Greene quoted, "Life is not about waiting for the STORM to pass, it's about learning to DANCE in the rain." The presence of adversities (STORMS) sometimes come to us by surprise or develops over a significant time. For me as a Licensed Mental Health Professional, I identify my therapeutic and counseling services as a tool used to help Individuals and Families navigate through life STORMS.

"No Person has the power to have everything they want, but it is in their power not to want what they don't have , and to cheerfully put to good use what they do have ." - Senca

My goal is to come alongside you and help you in your journey. I believe we all go through tough times and as a therapist I offer a judgement free space for you to talk about what you are experiencing. If you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, unhealthy thinking, addiction or just need a safe place to talk and feel heard I want to be an experienced and reliable resource for you. I want you to know there is hope and you are not alone. We will work together to find the best treatment approach that is specific to your needs.

I am extremely diversified.So, it is my belief I can professionally handle any clinical issue that comes my way.I am very good with PTSD issues & relationship themes.I believe I do God's works so I do not lack confidence.I suppose I learned that from Notre Dame University.However, since I was also very good at football,boxing and skiing & I have excelled in many other endeavors,I love my work as it allows me to be helpful & creative and I can put my extensive years of education & experience into practice.

My passion is to help those that live with lifelong disabilities and present complex and/or substantial behavioral issues, which can include problems relating to noncompliance, tantrums/meltdowns, physical aggression, self-injury, destructive behavior, elopement, feeding problems, toileting, and school-related behavioral difficulties. Those seeking services are often frustrated or overwhelmed with these behaviors, as they can pose a risk to the individual or others, interfere with the individual's ability to function in typical environments, and/or interfere with the acquisition of skills or independence.

I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a proven background as a clinical practitioner. I completed a Master of Social Work degree from Howard University in 1979. My formal education and training coupled with many years of hands-on experiences have driven my practice skills. I have worked in many areas of social work, as well as working with different populations. Since 2009, my primary focus has been working with the diverse elderly population in managed care and long-term care settings.